新世纪大学英语视听说教程1 _听力原文

Unit 1, Lesson A

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A. listen to three people from the pen pals website. Match the name of the speaker with his or her interest:

Fiona: Hi, I’m Fiona. I’m from Sydney, Australia. I’m 19, and a student at the University of Canberra. I’m majoring in computer science. When I’m not studying, I like going to the movies.

Miguel: Hi, I’m Miguel. I’m from Mexico City. I’m 28 and I’m a math teacher. In my free time, I like play ing soccer with my fiends.

Hiromi: Hi, I’m Hiromi, and I’m from Tokyo. I’m 24, and I’m a graphic artist. When I have some free time, I usually work on a comic book I’m creating. The main character’s name is Damen.

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B. listen again. Answer the questions about the people. Check the correct box.

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B. Mariana and Danny live in the same apartment building. Are they meeting for the first time? Listen to their conversation.

Mariana: Hi. My name is Mariana. I’m in apartment 201.

Danny: Hi, Mariana. I’m Danny. I’m in 302. It’s nice to meet you.

Mariana: Nice to meet you, too.

Danny: So, are you a student, Mariana?

Mariana: yeah, I study music at NYU.

Danny: That’s interesting.

Mariana: What do you do, Danny?

Danny: I’m a student at Hunter College. I also work in an art gallery.

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C. Listen again. Practice the conversation. Then practice with your information.

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C. Listen to Dan describing himself and Dayanne describing her friend. Pay attention to the expressions used for describing people. Then describe yourself to your partner.

1. My name is Dan a nd I’m from the United States. I’m 28 years old and work at a hospital.

I speak English, and Spanish and Portuguese. I’m pretty tall. I’m about six feet. I have a muscular build and short blonde hair. I have hazel-colored eyes.

2. I have a friend who looks like Antonio Banderas. He’s tall, dark hair, brown eyes, but he’s thin and Antonio Banderas is a little more muscular.

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A.Emily is at the airport. Listen and check the correct box.

Josh: Hello?

Emily: Hi, Josh? It’s Emily.

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Josh: Hi Em. Are you at the airport with Uncle Tim?

Emily: Yes, I’m here, but I don't see Uncle Tim. Tell me again –what does he look like? Josh: He’s tall, and he’s in his 30s. He has long brown hair.

Emily: OK…

Josh: Oh, and he wears glasses.

Emily: No, I don’t see him…

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B.Listen again. Emily is looking for a man. What does he look like? Circle the correct answers.

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C.Listen again. Who is the man? Check the correct picture. What is different about him now?

Josh: Hello?

Emily: Hi, Josh? It’s Emily.

Josh: Hi Em. Are you at the airport with Uncle Tim?

Emily: Yes, I’m here. But I don’t see Uncle Tim. Tell me again ---what does he look like? Josh: He’s tall, and he’s in his 30s. He has long brown hair.

Emily: OK…

Josh: Oh, and he wears glasses.

Emily: No, I don’t see him…

Uncle Tim: Hi, Excuse me … are you Emily?

Emily: Yes… Uncle Tim?

Uncle Tim: Hi, Emily. How are you?

Emily: Fine! Wow, Uncle Tim, you look different! Josh Josh … are you there? Uncle Tim is here. He has short, blond hair now. He looks like Brad Pitt!

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A. Listen to the description of a family photo. Then drag the names from the box and drop them on the right person.

Emilio is in his fifties. He is tall –about 182 cm. He is average weight. He has brown eyes. He has short, curly, gray hair.

Kathy is in her forties. She is short. She is slim. She has blue eyes. She has long, straight, blond hair.

Michael is young. He is tall. He is average weight. He has dark, brown eyes. He has short, curly, blond hair.

Alexis and Ashley are twins. They are young. They are average height. They are slim. Alexis has blue eyes, but Ashley has green eyes. They both have long, curly, red hair. Track 1-1-OL5

B.Now listen to these people introducing themselves. Then answer the questions asked.

1.I’m Carrie Brown from New York. I’m an art student and I like listening to music and playing basketball.

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2.Hello, everyone. My name is Ann Andrews. I come from Wellington, New Zealand. I’m

a teacher and I like shopping and hanging out with friends.

3.Hi, I’m Julia Sanchez. I’m a reporter from Lima, Peru. I like surfing and blogging.

4.My name is Charles Horton. I live in Boston, USA. I’m a chef. In my spare time, I like painting and traveling.

5.I’m George Simmel from Berlin, Germany. I’m a fashion designer. I like watching films and jogging very much.

6.My name is Kevin Smith. I come from Sydney, Australia. I like cooking and reading detective stories. I’m a finance manager.

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A.Look at the picture and listen to the e-mail message. Then tell which one in the picture is Mr. Ryder.

Dear Mr. Peters,

Please meet Mr. James Ryder at the airport station at 11:00 tomorrow. His flight is UA238 from Los Angeles. He is a tall man in his sixties with gray hair, and he wears big glasses. His meeting with the Marketing Department is at 4:00. Thank you.

Kyra Greene

Marketing Department

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B.Listen to another e-mail message. Then tell which one in the picture is Tom.

Gina--

HELP! Can you meet my friend Tom at the airport tomorrow? My car has big problems and I can’t drive it. Tom is coming on flight KX661 from Denver at 11:00. He’s average height and kind of thin, with long blond hair and a mustache. Thanks a million!

Chris

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A.Now listen to the passage. Do you think Andrew Barn is happy being a celebrity double?

Celebrity doubles

A group of teenagers is standing outside a hair salon in Manchester, England. Many of them have cameras and are looking in the salon window. Then want to see soccer player David Beckham. A man in the salon looks like Beckham (he has blond hair and Beckham’s good looks). But the man in the salon isn’t the famous soccer player. He’s Andrew Barn-- a twenty-two–year–old hairdresser.

Barn isn’t s urprised by the teenagers. People often stop him on the street and want to take his picture. Barn is a hairdresser, but the also makes money as a Beckham double. Barn travels all over Europe as David Beckham. Newspapers often take his photo. It’s an exciti ng life for the hairdresser from Manchester.

Today, many companies work with celebrity doubles. The most popular celebrity doubles look like famous athletes, pop singers, and actors. The companies pay doubles to go to

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parties and business meetings. Doubles are also on TV and in newspaper ads.

Why do people want to look like a celebrity? An Anna Kournikova double in the U.S. says, "I can make good money. I also make a lot of people happy.‖

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B.Listen again. Then circle True or False. If a sentence is false, make it true.

Unit 1, Lesson B

Global Viewpoints

Nick: My name is Nick Raducanu. I’m 23 years old and I’m from the United States. I speak English and I also speak French.

Woo Sung: My name is Woo Sung. I’m from Seoul, Korea. I am 20 years old and I’m a student. I speak English, Korean, and French.

Natalie: My name’s Natalie Danglade. I’m 25 years old. I live in the United States and I’m a reporter at a television.

Dayanne: My name is Dayanne Leal. I am from Brazil and my first language is Portuguese. I’m not very tall and also I’m not very skinny. I have brown eyes and short brown hair. Dan: My name is Dan and I’m from the United States. I’m 28 years old and I work at a hospital. I speak English, and Spanish and Portuguese. I’m petty tall. I’m about six feet.

I have a muscular build and short blonde hair. I have hazel-colored eyes.

Kevin: My name is Kevin Truong. I’m 24 years old. I have short black hair, brown eyes, and an athletic build. I have a sister named Sabrina. She is short, muscular, and tan. Dayanne: I have a friend who looks like Antonio Banderas. He’s tall, dark hair, brown eyes, but he’s thin and Antonio Banderas is a little more muscular.

Woo Sung: I don’t really look like my parents. They’ re both short and I’m tall. I do look like my sister. She’s tall and thin like me.

Natalie: My daughter has curly black hair, she’s short, light-skinned, and she’s really cute. City Living

Sun-hee’s favorite cousin

Sun-hee: Of course I’ll pick you up, Jung-Yoon. You’re my favorite cousin. Great. I’ll see you at the bus station at 3:00. Have a great trip! Bye. (phone rings) Hello?

Professor Albee: Sun-hee, it’s Professor Albee at NYU.

Sun-hee: Oh, hi Professor Albee. How are you?

Professor Albee: Fine, thanks. Ms. Leska is sick today. She has a class from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Can you teach her class?

Sun-hee: Oh, sorry. My cousin is visiting this week from Seattle, and he arrives today at 3:00.

Professor Albee: Oh, I see. Gee, I don’t know what to do.

Sun-hee: Well . . . wait. Listen, my roommate T ara can go to the bus station and meet my cousin. Ms. Leska always helps me.

Professor Albee: That’s great! Thanks a lot. See you at 1:30.

Sun-hee: Bye.

Professor Albee: Bye.

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T ara: Sure, Sun-hee. I’d love to meet your cous in. So what does he look like?

Sun-hee: Well, he’s in his 30s.

T ara: OK.

Sun-hee: And he’s about average height--5’6‖. And he’s pretty heavy set.

T ara: Uh-huh.

Sun-hee: And he has really long black hair and brown eyes.

T ara: OK. So, does he speak English?

Sun-hee: Yes, he does. Oh, and I almost forgot: he wears really big glasses.

T ara: Got it.

Sun-hee: Thanks so much for doing this for me.

T ara: Hey, what are friends for?

Sun-hee: Oh wow! I’m really late! I’ll meet you back here at 4:30 with my cousin.

T ara: Sure, no problem.

Sun-hee: Bye.

Sun-hee: Jung-Yoon! Oh my gosh!

Jung-Yoon: Sun-hee!

Sun-hee: Wow. You look so different. You’re so thin!

Jung-Yoon: I eat healthier food now. And I go to the gym every day

Sun-hee: Good for you! Hey, where are your glasses?

Jung-Yoon: Contact lenses.

Sun-hee: Oh, and your hair? It’s so short. It looks good on you. You look great!

Jung-Yoon: hey, thanks!

Sun-hee: (to T ara) How did you find him? He looks so different now.

T ara: (holding sign saying ―Sun hee Park’s cousin‖) T a-dah!

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Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.

Sun-hee makes plans to meet her cousin at the bus station. Then her co-worker calls and asks Sun-hee to teach a class. Sun-hee agrees to teach the class. She asks Tara to meet her cousin. She tells T ara what her cousin looks like. Sun-hee says that he cousin looks very different. Sun-hee asks T ara. ―How did you find him?‖ Tara laughs and she shows Sun-hee a sign that says ―Sun-hee Park’s cousin.‖

Unit 2 Lesson A

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A.Listen to the three conversations. How’s the weather? Check the correct pictures. Conversation 1

Man: Mary, are you ready to go?

Woman: Go…go where?

Man: To the beach. It’s too hot to be in inside today.

Woman: Too la te. A bad thunderstorm is here. Look out the window. It’s raining.

Man: Oh, you’re right. Now what do we do?

Conversation 2

Woman: Hey, Charlie. Are you okay?

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Man: No, not really. This weather makes me feel down.

Woman: Oh, I know. January is a terrible month sometimes. I have an idea. Let’s go for a walk.

Man: In the snow? No, thanks.

Woman: But it’s not snowing now. It’s freezing, but at least it’s clear and sunny.

Man: Oh, OK. Let me get my jacket.

Conversation 3

Man: Mom, can I use the car?

Woman: The car?

Man: Yeah, I’m going to the movies.

Woman: Why don’t you walk to the theater? It’s close, and it’s a lovely autumn evening. Man: It’s too cold and windy to walk, Mom.

Woman: Sorry, dear. Your dad has the car.

Man: Oh, Well, maybe I’ll watch a movie on TV instead.

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B.Listen again. Do the people go outside or stay inside? Check the boxes.

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B. Read the conversation and listen. What does Juliet suggest taking to San Francisco? Why?

Juliet: Are you packing for your trip, Kyle?

Kyle: Yes… See? I have T-shirts, shorts, and my sandals.

Juliet: For San Francisco?

Kyle: Yeah. What’s wrong? It’s July.

Juliet: I know, but it’s often foggy and cold there in the summer.

Kyle: Really?

Juliet: Yeah. You should take some sweaters and long pants, too.

Kyle: Oh, okay. There are some in my closet.

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C.Listen to two people giv ing advice about visiting their countries. Then suggest a trip within China to your partner.

1.When visiting Brazil you should bring your bathing suit and your sun lotion and definitely visit the beaches in Brazil because they are beautiful.

2.In Argentina, you should visit lguazu Falls and the glaciers in the south of the country. You should also watch a tango performance and in a restaurant you should order Argentine beef. It is delicious!

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A.Listen to these three conversations. What is each person doing? Circle the correct answer.

Conversation 1

Man: next, please!

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Woman: Hi, here’s my ticket.

Man: And where are you going today, Ms. Gregory?

Woman: Berlin.

Man: May I see your passport, please?

Woman: sure, here your are.

Man: And how many suitcases do you have?

Woman: Just one.

Conversation 2

Man: Too bad it’s our last day in New York. There’s a lot to see.

Woman: I know. But at least we’re here at the Statue of Liberty. Isn’t it beautiful?

Man: Yeah, it is. Hey, we need a photo. Excuse me?

Man 2: Yes?

Man: Can you take our picture, please?

Man 2: Sure.

Conversation 3

Woman: Welcome to the Ritz Carlton, Shanghai.

Man: Thank you. My name is Ian Walters. I have a room for myself and my wife. Woman: Okay. Can I see a credit card and ID, please?

Man: Of course. Here’s my card and my passport.

Woman: Thank you. Here are your keys, Mr. Walters. Enjoy your stay.

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B. Listen again. Complete the sentences with the correct city.

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A.Listen to some travel tips for Thailand. How many tips are mentioned?

Travel tips for Thailand

Thailand is a nice country in Southeast Asia, with something for every visitor. There is a lot for you to discover there. But before you go, you should make a plan to help you be better prepared. Here are some tips.

Firstly, the weather in Thailand is hot and humid all year, so you should pack sunglasses, T-shirts, and sandals with you. Secondly, you should buy your plane ticket early. Thailand is a very popular place for a vacation, and the planes are very full. Thirdly, the traffic in this country is very bad and people drive really fast, so you should rent a car. Another tip is that you should drink a lot of water and juice to stay cool. Finally, and this is a very important tip, you shouldn’t take photos outside in afternoon. It’s too sunny and bright! Remember these tips and you’ll have a great time there. Have fun in Thailand!

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A.Listen to the first part of a talk about the weather in some vacation spots. Then fill in the chart with information you hear. For each place, write the best time for a vacation and the reason.

Watch the Weather!

Most people plan their vacations very carefully. They think a lot about plane tickets,

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passports, and hotel reservations. But they often forget about one important thing –the weather. You should learn about the right time to visit your vacation spot. Here is some information to help you plan your next vacation.

Italy. The weather is sunny all year, but it’s sometimes cold in winter. April and May are warm and beautiful. From June to September, it’s very hot.

Australia. Summer here is from December to April. It sometimes rains, but the weather is usually very good. In winter, it snows a little in some places, but most of Australia isn’t very cold.

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B.Now listen to the second part of the talk. Then fill in the rest of the chart with information you hear.

Hong Kong, China. The Weather is hot and very humid here a lot of the year. In July and August, it’s sometimes very windy, and there are bad storms. October and November are warm and not so humid, but in December and January, it gets very chilly sometimes. Germ any. From November to April, the weather is cold, cloudy, and snowy. In spring it’s warm, but there’s a lot of rain, July and August are usually warm and sunny.

India. You shouldn’t travel to India from June to September. There is a lot of rain everywhere. From November to April, after the rainy season, the weather is nice and cool. In April and May, it often gets very hot.

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A.Study the pictures of these items. Then listen to the passage. How are these five things related to each other?

In Tokyo, it’s an envelope with $850,000 in cash. At Florida’s Disney World, it’s a glass eye. At a hotel in England, it’s a goat and a false leg. How are all of these things similar? They are unusual things that people leave in hotel rooms, in airports, and on city streets. Irish Martino works in the Lost and Found Center at an airport in a U.S. city. ―Sure, we find the usual stuff—cell phones, keys, sunglasses and wallets,‖ she says. ―But people also forget some weird things at the airport, too.‖ What does Ms. Martino find? A woman’s false teeth in the bathroom. A mannequin in an airport waiting area. ―How do you forget those things?‖ Martino wonders. Nobuo Hasuda works for the Lost and Found Center in downtown T okyo. The Center has almost 800,000 items. Three hundred thousand of them are umbrellas! There are also many other things—jewelry and briefcases, snowshoes and musical instruments. Mr. Hasuda keeps the lost items for six months and two weeks. After this time, the finder can take the item. This is good luck for some people. Remember the envelope in Tokyo with $850,000? The owner did not claim it. Now the money belongs to the finder!

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B.Listen again. Then complete each sentence with the correct word or number.

Unit 2, Lesson B

Global Viewpoints

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The weather

Jennifer: In my hometown it’s usually hot and sunny, but sometimes it rains.

Dan: I grew up in central Texas where the weather is very hot. There are a lot of rainstorms, and in the wintertime it gets into the 40s and 50s.

Dayanne: In Brazil we basically have two seasons—summer and winter. In the summer it’s very, very hot. But in the winter it’s not so cold. But we do have some rain sometimes. Alyssa : Where I live the weather changes throughout the year. There are four seasons: summer, fall, winter and spring. I don’t like the winter very much because I don’t like to be cold.

Daniel: In Jamaica it’s pretty warm year round. There’s a rainy month –September. My favorite season is winter because I like winter sports, which is str ange because I’m from Jamaica.

What should I do?

Dayanne: When visiting Brazil you should bring your bathing suit and your sun lotion and definitely visit the beaches in Brazil because they are beautiful.

Dan: If you come to Texas you should visit San Antonio where the Alamo is located because it’s a historical site.

Jennifer: When you visit Florida you should bring a swimming suit, sun block, and a beach towel. You should also bring lots of shorts and T-shirts. And you should visit the Everglades where you can see alligators.

Alejandra: In Argentina, you should visit lguazu Falls and the glaciers in the south of the country. You should also watch a tango performance and in a restaurant you should order Argentine beef. It is delicious!

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Another souvenir?

Mike: Roberto, why are you bringing a sweater to Mexico City? It’s summer there, so it’s really hot, right?

Roberto: It’s usually hot in the day but sometimes at night it gets chilly.

Mike: Oh. Well, what about the business suit? Isn’t it a vac ation?

Roberto: Yes and no. I have a big meeting on Tuesday, so I’m bringing the suit. But after Tuesday, it’s vacation time!

Mike: Who are all the gifts for?

Roberto: Oh, my family lives in Mexico City so I’m bringing them some souvenirs from New York.

Mi ke: And, who’s the book for?

Roberto: It’s for Maria, my niece. She’s ten years old.

Mike: Ten? You should get her something more fun—like a video game!

Roberto: Maria is young, but she loves books. She’s really smart.

Mike: Huh. What about this? Is this hers too?

Roberto: Oh that? That belongs to my Dad. It’s a souvenir from his New York visit, but he forgot it. Do you think I should get him another present?

Mike: Well, that already belongs to him. Hey you should get him a New York T-shirt or

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maybe a Yankees cap?

Roberto: Good idea. I can get that at the airport. That’s it.

Mike: Do you have your plane ticket and passport?

Roberto: Yes. And I have my hotel information, my car rental in formation… my camera’s in my briefcase…

Mike: (holding stuffed toy) Hey, whose is this? Another souvenir?

Roberto: Umm…no… it’s mine.

Mike: it’s yours?

Roberto: It was a good-luck present from Claudia. I always travel with it.

Mike: Ah…don’t be embarrassed, he’s very cute. (laughing) And I’m sure he makes a great travel partner!

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Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what you hear.

Roberto is packing for a trip and Mike is helping him. Mike asks about the souvenirs that Roberto is bringing for his family. Roberto explains that book is for his niece and the small Statue of Liberty belongs to his father. Roberto says that he’s ready to go, but then Mike finds a teddy bear and asks whose it is. Roberto says that it belongs to him and explains that it was a gift from Claudia so he always travels with it. Mike says he thinks the bear makes a cute travel partner for Roberto.

Unit 3, Lesson A

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A.Listen. Circle the correct answer to complete the sentence.

Ted: Hey, Mike. Whose trophies are these?

Mike: They belong to my parents and my brother and sister.

Ted: Really?

Mike: Yeah. My family loves sports.

Ted: I see. So, who plays basketball?

Mike: My brother Tim. He’s great at it.

Ted: And your sister?

Mike: She’s on the swimming team at school. She’s always training-- even on the weekends.

Ted: What about your parents?

Mike: My dad plays tennis, and my mom plays golf.

Ted: And what about you, Mike? Do you play any sports?

Mike: Me? No, not really. I like to surf and ski, but just for fun.

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B.Listen again. Which sports do they play? Check the correct box or boxes.

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B. Listen to the conversation. Underline Gina’s invitation. Circle the words Connie uses to accept Gina’s invitation.

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Connie: So, Gina, are you planning to join a team or club th is semester?

Gina: Yeah. I want to work for the school newspaper and maybe join the tennis team. Connie: The tennis team?

Gina: Uh-huh. Do you like tennis?

Connie: Yes. I love it.

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C.Listen to two people talking about what they like to do. Then tell your partner about what you like to do.

1.One of my favorite pastimes is to go to the gym. I like to go to the gym about three or four times a week.

2.In my free time I enjoy hanging out with some friends and going to the movies. I go to the movies at least once a week.

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A.Listen. What are Ashley and her dad talking about? Check the answer.

Dad: Ashley?

Ashley: Yeah, Dad! I’m in my room. I’m packing.

Dad: Hi, honey. I can’t believe you’re going to college!

Ashley: I know.

Dad: So, what do you want to study?

Ashley: Art.

Dad: Art?! Come on, Ashley. Be serious.

Ashley: I am serious, Dad.

Dad: I think you should study business wo you can get a good job.

Ashley: Business!?

Dad: Yes, you’re a smart, organized young woman. It’s perfect for you.

Ashley：But, Dad… there’s a lot I can do with an art degree. The business world is very competitive…

Dad: I don’t know, Ashley..

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B. Listen again. Complete the sentences.

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A.Listen to a conversation between two interv iewers. What are they talking bout? Circle the answer.

A: I interv iewed Sara Foxx. She likes sales, but wants to work part time.

B: Hmm…. I spoke with Jason Gray, and he wants to work at home but likes responsibility. A: Does he want to work full time?

B: Yes, he does. How about Sara?

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A: Well, she wants to work part time, but she plans to stay at the sales position for at least two years. And she loves people.

B: What does she plan to do in two years’ time?

A: She expects to go to grad school in the future, but she likes the job.

B: Jason likes the job too. He wants to make a good salary and he loves to travel.

A: Well, Sara hates to fly. It seems Jason would be the person we need.

B: Unfortunately, he doesn’t have any sales experience.

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B.Now listen again. Then fill in the chart below about which descriptions are true for Sara and Jason. Check the boxes.

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A.Listen to the following famous people talking about the right personality needed for success. Do you have the right personality for these jobs?

I’m Don Pierce. A good actor works very, very hard. People think that actors spend their time at a lot of parties and nightclubs, but that isn’t true. Actors spend hours--many hours-- studying their lines for each movie. And you really have to understand people so that you can understand your character in the movie.

I’m Janice. I think the most important t hing for a good doctor is being a good listener. You have to understand people and their problems. A good doctor likes to solve problems and always wants to help his or her patients. And you can’t be impulsive--you should always be careful. Sometimes the f irst answer you think of isn’t the right answer. Doctors need a lot of energy, because they are usually hardworking.

He, I’m Daniel. To be a success in business, you have to work well with groups of people. At the same time, you need to have strong opinions and be able to explain your opinions clearly. Good business-people always like to make new things and try new ideas. They are very organized, and they work very long hours.

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B.Now listen again. Then fill in the chart below about which things are important for the jobs listed. Check the boxes.

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C.Listen to a recording and complete the following paragraph. Use words from the box.

A good athlete is hardworking. He or she practices for many hours before every game. Athletes should also be competitive. They should always think about their team, and how to win. Good athletes are also independent. They practice alone, even when the coach isn’t there. They are very careful about their health, a nd they don’t do dangerous things. And they are very serious about their sport-- it it’s the most important thing in their life! Track 1-3-OL-8

A.Now listen to the passage about four personality types：The Dreamer, The Partner,

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The Thinker, and The Artist. Which personality type best describes you?

The Dreamer

A dreamer thinks there is a ―right‖ way to do things. This person wants to live in the ―perfect world.‖ A Dreamer is often hardworking and organi zed. Many are good listeners and like to help others. Many Dreamers work as teachers, lawyers, and in leadership roles. The Partner

A Partner wants to be in a group. For this person, rules and group harmony are important. These rules keep peace in the group. Partners are often serious, careful people. Many do well as teachers, managers, police officers, and politicians.

For Thinkers, understanding things is very important. They like to solve problems and make new things. Thinkers can also be competitive. They like to win. They are independent and often have very strong opinions. Many Thinkers work as scientists, inventors, politicians, and engineers.

The Artist

Artists want to be free. They don’t want to follow the rules all the time. Artists like action and are often impulsive. They also like trying new things. Like Thinkers, many Artists have strong opinions. Many Artists are creative and do well as musicians, actors, fashion designers, and athletes.

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B.Listen again. Circle D for Dreamer, P for Partner, T for Thinker, or A for Artist for each sentence. Sometimes, more than one answer is possible.

Unit 3, Lesson B

Global viewpoints

Sports and pastimes

Dan: One of my favorite pastimes is to go to the gym. I like to go to the gym about three or four times a week.

Dayanne：In my free time I enjoy hanging out with some friends and going to the movies.

I go to the movies at least once a month.

Jonathan: My favorite pastime is playing drums because it helps clear my mind and I try to play as often as I can.

Miyuki: One of my favorite pastimes is going to a coffee shop to hang out with friends. And some of my roommates like to run or go to the gym.

Daniel: I like snowboarding a lot. I go snowboarding every two weeks except on vacation I go snowboarding every day.

Agnes：My favorite pastime is swimming. I go to the pool twice a week with a friend of mine. And, I just like the water so for me it’s the best sport to do.

Alyssa：I like to play the piano, I like to go see concerts and when it’s nice outside I like to go hiking.

Woo Sung: I like to play basketball, tennis, and football. I play basketball twice a week. I play tennis three times a month and football once a month.

Gian: I love to play basketball. I’m very competitive and very hardworking. When I play, I play really strong defense.

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Jennifer：I don’t really like team sports. I prefer individual activities. I’m very independent. City Living

I’m very athletic!

Claudia: That looks so fun! I want to play.

Sun-hee：Really?

Claudia: Yeah, I love baseball.

Sun-hee: Do you play baseball?

Claudia: Yes! I love to play baseball. I’m pretty athletic you know.

Sun-hee: Really, how often do you play?

Claudia: All the time … well, maybe not that often, five or six times… a year. How about you? How often do you play sports?

Sun-hee: Oh, once in a while. I don’t play baseball very often, but I go swimming once a week, and I love to play tennis.

Claudia: Oh yeah? How often do you play?

Sun-hee: Well, right now I play about twice a month, but I’d like to play more …maybe every week.

Claudia：Roberto plays tennis all the time. He’s on a tennis team.

Sun-hee: Really?

Claudia: Yeah. Maybe you should play tennis with him.

Sun-hee: Good idea. Oh, wait a minute…is he really competitive?

Claudia: Well, kind of… he’s pretty serious about sports.

Sun-hee：Hmm … I don’t know. I’m not all that competitive. I just want to have fun. Claudia: Me too. That’s why I don’t like play ing sports with Roberto very often! Oh! (Sun-hee picks up a ball and throws it to a player)

Baseball Player: Hey, thanks.

Sun-hee: Sure.

Baseball Player: Listen, we need two more players. Do you two want to play?

Sun-hee: Well, I’m not very good. Are you guys serious players or do you just play for fun? Baseball Player: Hey, in our games it’s all about having fun.

Claudia: Oh, well in that case… we’d love to! And don’t worry, we’re both very athletic. In fact, I play baseball all the time… (Claudia falls)

Sun-hee: Claudia!

Claudia: Well, maybe not all the time…

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Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what y ou hear.

Claudia and Sun-hee are watching a baseball game and start to talk about sports. Claudia says that she plays baseball five or six times a year. Sun-hee says that she often goes swimming and loves to play tennis. She also says that she’s not very c ompetitive and just wants to have fun. When a baseball player invites them to play, Sun-hee asks if the game is serious or for fun. The man says it’s for fun, so Claudia and Sun-hee agree to play. But then while she is telling everyone how athletic she and Sun-hee are, Claudia falls off the bench!

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Unit 4, Lesson A

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A.Listen to the conversation. What are Mick and Paula’s New Year’s resolutions? Circle the correct answers.

Paula: Wow, another year is over!

Mick: I know. Happy New Year, Paula!

Paula: Same to you, Mick. So, do you have any New Year’s resolutions?

Mick: Yeah. This year, I want to get a new job.

Paula: Really?

Mick: Yeah. I make good money now, but the hours are long. How about you? What’s your New Year’s resolution?

Paula: I’m not sure. This year I want to meet some new people and do something fun. Mick: Like what?

Paula: I don’t know. Maybe I need a hobby.

Mick: Well, what do you like to do?

Paula: I love to dance. I’d like to study modern dance.

Mick: You should take a class. Then you can do something fun and meet other people, too. Paula: That’s a good idea.

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B.Listen again. Circle True or False.

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C.Listen to the conversation. What does Zack want from Juan? How does he ask for it?

Zack: See you later, Juan. I’m going out for a while.

Juan: OK, see you.

Zack: Oh no!

Juan: What?

Zack: I forgot to go to the ATM.

Juan: Do you need money?

Zack: Yeah, I’d like to get a haircut this afternoon. Can I borrow $20?

Juan: Sure, here you go.

Zack: Thanks a lot.

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D.Listen to the following two dialogues. Pay attention to the expressions for giving advice.

A: I have a lot of bills! I’d like to save money. But I can’t! What can I do?

B: Well, d on’t use your credit cards so much. It’s too easy to spend money, and maybe you should go out less often.

A: I’m late for work all the time. I’m always sleeping through my alarm. My boss threatens

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to fire me!

B: Have you tried using two or three alarm clocks? I find this really helps.

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A.Listen to the first part of this radio interview and circle the correct answers. Interviewer: And welcome back to KPLX radio in Los Angeles. We’re talking this morning with Europe’s hottest s inger, Yeliz. Thanks for joining us.

Yeliz: Sure! Hello Los Angeles!

Interviewer: So, tell us a little about yourself, Yeliz. Where are you from exactly?

Yeliz: I was born in Istanbul, but I live in Scotland now. My dad’s Scottish. My mom’s Turkish.

Interv iewer: You’re only seventeen. What’s it like being successful at your age?

Yeliz: It’s pretty exciting. I get to travel, and meet some interesting people.

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B.Listen again. Complete the sentences. Check the correct boxes.

In terviewer: And welcome back to KPLX radio in Los Angeles. We’re talking this morning with Europe’s hottest singer, Yeliz. Thanks for joining us.

Yeliz: Sure! Hello Los Angeles!

Interviewer: So, tell us a little about yourself, Yeliz. Where are you from exactly?

Yeliz: I was born in Istanbul, but I live in Scotland now. My dad’s Scottish. My mom’s Turkish.

Interviewer: You’re only seventeen. What’s it like being successful at your age?

Yeliz: It’s pretty exciting. I get to travel, and meet some interesting p eople. Interviewer: You’re touring now, but what are you plans for the future?

Yeliz: After the tour, I want to take a break. Then later this year, I plan to make a new CD. Interviewer: Do you have any advice for other young artists?

Yeliz: Well, I’d say f ollow your dreams. Work hard, and you can be successful.

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A.Listen to a talk about how to become successful in business. What are the things you should do or you shouldn’t do?

Complete the sentences.

If you want to become a successful businessperson, you should do three things. First, you should think about your goals every day. Make plans for today, tomorrow, and next year. Second, you should join a business club. You can learn a lot from the other members, and they can giv e you good advice. Third, you shouldn’t work every night and every weekend. Sometimes you should take a break. You get more energy and ideas when you relax. And you need a lot of energy and ideas to make money!

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A.Listen to a talk about realizing dreams.

Find your dream

We all have dreams, but some people actually make their dreams come true. Their secret?

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They quit dreaming. And they start doing. Even a very big dream starts with small steps, and small goals. Maybe your dream is to become a doctor. Start by thinking about small goals for yourself. Ask, ―What can I do today?‖ Y ou can’t start medical school today, but you can send e-mails and make phone calls to get information about medical schools. Make a list of schools to call, and then call a few of them every day. What do you need for your dream? Tell friends and family members -- many of them can help you. For example, you want to become an artist. You need a lot of cheap paper for drawing. Maybe your friend’s brother thr ows away a lot of big paper at his office. So, share your dream with the world! Another good idea is talking to people who are doing your dream job. Do you dream about having your own restaurant? Go to your favorite restaurant and ask the owner lots of questions. Most people like to talk about their work.

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B.Listen again and complete each sentence.

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A.Now listen to two young people talking about their dreams.

A lifetime dream

Everyone has his or her own dream jobs. Let’s listen to Yi Wang, a 29-year-old young teacher, and Hicham Nassir, who are going to talk about their dream jobs.

―At the moment, I’m teaching chemistry at a university in Beijing. It’s a good job, but my dream is to make films. In China, young artists move to Beijing from all over the country. Many of them are painters, writers, and actors. I’d like to make a film about their lives and their work.‖ Wang is writing the film now with help from her friends, but it isn’t easy. ―At the moment, the biggest problem is money,‖ explains Wang. ―We don’t have much.‖ But this isn’t going to stop Wang and her partners. She says, ―First, we’re going to make this movie. Then, we’d like to show it in China and, maybe someday, at film festivals around the world.‖

16-year-old Hicham Nassir is a soccer player. He’s getting ready for a soccer match with his teammates. Hicham, the team’s star player, is a native of Morocco. He now lives in London with his family. ―My parents want me to go to college,and major in business or law,‖ he explains. ―They want me to become a lawyer or a successful businessman. I understand them, but I want to be a pro soccer player. And my coach thinks I can do it.‖ And what about his parents? ―I hope they change their minds,‖ says Hicham. ―I want to play soccer professionally. It’s my dream.‖

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B.Listen again. Then complete each sentence.

Unit 4, Lesson B

Global Viewpoints

Making changes

Gian: My friend would like to change her life. She’d like to stop smoking and once she stops smoking she’d like to start going to the gym and working out.

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Jonathan: I have friend who is unhappy with her work. I think she should go back to college and finish her education.

Dave: My friend is studying enginee ring, but he doesn’t really want to be an engineer. I think he should leave engineering and study journalism.

Dayanne: My sister wants to find another job. I think she should come and live with me. Woo Sung：I have a friend who works with computers, but he wants to be a rock star. I think he should do it.

Goals, plans and dreams

Agnes: my goal right now is to finish my PH.D. dissertation.

Gian: my short-term goal is to find a new job.

Miyuki: In the next few years I would like to start a career in New York.

Dan: I’m going to finish my training as a doctor in the spring and in the future I would like to go to California and work in a hospital.

Jennifer: I’m going to move to Atlanta and start a new job. In the future I’d like to be president of the company.

Cat herine: Well I’m actually getting married in about three months to a great guy named Paul. We’d like to go on a honeymoon to the beach or to the ocean and we’re very excited. Julianna: My biggest dream is to own my own business.

Dayanne: My main goal is to help poor people in developing countries.

Jonathan: I’m not very picky, I just … would like to be happy.

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Mike needs a change

T akeshi: Uh, Mike?

Mike: Yeah?

T akeshi: What are you doing?

Mike: I’m thinking, I need a change.

Roberto: A change?

Mike: Yeah. A big change. I’m going to change my style. I’m going to get a haircut.

T akeshi: Oh, Yeah. That’s a really big change…

Mike: Hey, a haircut is just the beginning. I’m going to quit some of my bad habits too. Roberto: Bad habits?

Mike: You know, I mean… sometimes I’m a little lazy… I watch too much TV… I eat a lot of junk food… I’m going to stop.

T akeshi: Uh-huh. And it’s going to snow in July, too.

Mike: I’m not kidding! I really want to change.

Roberto: You know, Claudia told me she wants to change her life, too.

Mike: Really? Does she have a lot of bad habits too?

Roberto: No, but she likes to travel a lot, so she wants to change jobs to have more time to take trips. She’s going to visit her family in Brazil next month.

Mike: I’d really like to travel more too! I want to go to Brazil. I’m going to go when I’m rich and famous.

T akeshi: You’re going to be rich and famous?

Roberto: Oh, that’s right. I remember, you’re going to become a famous movie star…

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Mike: No. That was last week.

T akeshi: you’r e going to be a rock and roll star?

Mike: No way! I can’t sing. I’m going to write a book that sells a million copies. Roberto: Oh! That sounds great. So what is this terrific book going to about?

Mike: I don’t know yet. But I know that it starts with a gu y that wants to get a haircut.

T akeshi: That’ll sell a million copies… I’m sure of it.

Mike: And then maybe he becomes a super cool movie star… or an athlete…or a race car driver…

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Listen to the story summary. Fill in the blanks with what y ou hear.

Mike decides that he needs to change his style. First he’s going to get a haircut. Then he’s going to quit some of his bad habits and travel more. Mike then tells Roberto and Takeshi that he’s going to be rich and famous. They ask if he’s going to become a rock and roll star or maybe a movie star. Mike says ―no‖ and explains that he’s going to write a book that sells a million copies. What’s the book about? Mike’s not sure… but it all starts with a haircut!

Unit 5, Lesson A

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A. Listen to four conversations. Number the pictures as you listen.

Conversation 1

Woman: Next please! Hi. How can I help you?

Man: I want to send this letter to T aipei, please.

Woman: OK… that’s two dollars and fifty cents. Do you need any stamps today?

Man: No, thanks.

Conversation2

Woman: Let’s stop here, Pablo. I want to get $20.

Man: Sure. Hey, can I change money here?

Woman: Yes, I think so.

Man: That’s good.

Woman: Do you want to go inside now?

Man: NO. I can do it tomorrow.

Conversation3

Man: Can I help you?

Woman: Yes, I want to check my e-mail. Are any computers free?

Man: No, they’re all busy right now. Can you wait twenty minutes?

Woman: Sure.

Man: Do you want some coffee while you wait?

Woman: No, thanks.

Conversation4

Man: So, Sylvie what do you want to do this time?

Woman: I’m not sure. I want to do something different with my hair.

Man: Well, let’s cut your hair short.

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Woman: Short? But I like my long hair.

Man: Okay, let’s try a new color. Maybe blonde?

Woman: That sounds interesting. Okay, let’s do it!

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Listen again. Why is each person at the place? Check the correct answer.

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Min Chul and Paulo are classmates. Listen to their conversation. What are they looking for? Where is it?

Paulo: Hey, Min Chul. I think we’re lost. Where’s the theater?

Min Chul: I’m not sure. I think it’s on Albany Avenue.

Paulo: Hmmm…I don’t see it. Let’s ask someone.

Min Chul: Okay. Excuse me.

Woman: Yes?

Min Chul: Is there a movie theater near here?

Woman: Yes, there’s one on the corner of Bloor Street West and Albany Avenue.

Min Chul: Thanks a lot.

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Listen to two people talking about their neighborhood. Then describe your neighborhood to your partner.

1. In my neighborhood there is a pizza shop. Right next door to the pizza shop is a clothing store and across the street form the clothing store is a pharmacy.

2. I live in a college town so my neighborhood has a lot of laundromats and pizza and Chinese restaurants.

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Toshi and lsabel are studying English in London. Listen. Circle the correct city.

Toshi: Hi, Isabel. How are you?

Isabel: Okay, Toshi… Well, actually, I’m missing Spain today—especially the food. Toshi: You’re from Madrid, right?

Isabel: Not exactly. I go to school in Madrid.

Toshi: Oh, where do you live, then?

Isabe l: Getafe. It’s small suburb near Madrid.

Toshi: I don’t know it.

Isabel: Well, only about 150,000 people live there. It’s kind of boring. But it’s very affordable.

Toshi: That’s good. The city I’m from is very expensive. You’re lucky.

Isabel: Yes, but we have a problem: the traffic. Sometimes I drive to school and the traffic is terrible.

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Listen again. Which words describe the city Isabel lives in? Check the words.

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Listen to a talk about a great city for a vacation.

Singapore is a great city for a vacation. There are a lot of interesting things to see. You can visit Chinatown and Little lndia, and go shopping on Orchard Road. Singapore also has many good restaurants. There are some great beaches for swimming near the city, and the parks are really beautiful. The city has very good public transportation - - you can take a bus, train, or subway. It’s a safe city, and there isn’t much crime. It’s also a clean city. There isn’t much pollution. The only problem is that Sing apore is expensive. The population of Singapore is approximately 4.84 million. With a medley of Chinese, Indian and Malay influences and a tropical climate, tasty food, good shopping and a v ibrant nightlife scene, this Garden City makes a great stopover or springboard into the region.

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Listen again and fill in the chart with information you hear.

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Now listen to a passage about cities to go to for vacation.

Choosing a city

Istanbul is a very unusual city – one part is in Europe, and the other part is in Asia. About 9 million people live there. Visitors love Istanbul because it has many beautiful, old buildings, and the food is great. At night, the seafood restaurants are very popular. And everything in Istanbul is very affordab le for visitors. Traffic is a problem in the city, because there are too many cars for the old streets. There are also subways, trains, and buses, and some people take boats to go between the European side and the Asian side. The weather is very good in su mmer, but in winter it’s sometimes very cold.

Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It’s near the mountains and the sea, and there are many great parks where you can walk, ride a bicycle, or just relax. The city has good public transportation, with buses and fast trains that go everywhere. There are about 600,000 people in Vancouver, but it’s a very clean city, and there’s not much pollution. Two bad points—prices there are very high, and the weather is not very good. Vancouver is famous for rain! But there are many good museums for those rainy days, and in the evening, the city has great restaurants and nightclubs to visit.

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Listen again. Complete the chart with information about the cities.

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Now listen to a talk about the Best Cites to Live in. Read the sentences. Which city does each sentence describe? Sometimes both cities are possible.

Two magazines recently listed the best cities to live in. Here are two of the cities listed as ―the world’s best.‖ Sa n Jose, Costa Rica. When people think of Costa Rica, they imagine rain forests, rivers, and beautiful beaches. These things are not in San Jose. But this city is still one of the world’s best. Why? Unlike other cities in Central and South America, San

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